This 7 days 6 nights Tour from Marrakech airport gives you the chance to immerse in the vibrant life of Marrakech Souks and its beautiful gardens. It also tragets the stunning High Atlas Mountains with a drive via one the famous pass in North Africa, Tizi N Tichka. Travel to the South of Morocco and spend a truly desert experience in a luxury desert camp.
Upon arrival meet and greet at Marrakech airport and then transfer to the hotel. First contact with the Ochre city of Marrakech. Free time to wander in the main square called Jamaa el Fna.
Stay at a charming Riad in the medina of Marrakech
Today will be dedicated to explore Marrakech. The visit consists of a wander in the botanical gardens of Eve Saint Laurent Majorelle, beside other historical sites like the koutoubia Mosque (the twin tower of Giralda in Seville, Spain). The Saadian tombs demonstrate the Moorish architecture in its perfection, The Bahia palace and Madrassa Ibn Youssef. The guide takes you to the restaurant for lunch.
Evening drums will draw you to the Djemaa El Fna (main city square). It’s a festival atmosphere, with snake charmers, Berber and Gnoua musicians, and storytellers illuminated by lamplight and wreathed in smoke. Food stalls on the square sell fresh salads, soups, fried fish and chips, chicken and beef kebabs and even boiled snails or sheep’s head. The best thing is to try an orange jus at a reasonable price. Overnight stay is in medina centered guesthouse, a Riad.
We start our journey from your Riad in Marrakech. We head the South Eastern part of Morocco by crossing the chain of Mountains called the high Atlas. It is necessary to take the famous TiziN’tichka pass to reach the other side of the Mountains. The road offers nice views of landscapes and worth some great panoramic pictures. Ait Ben Haddou village is located near OuedElmalh River. The historical Kasbah consists of tall habitat of adobe, and the site is taken as a movie set for Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, and the game of thrones…ect. We take a guided visit of Ait Ben Haddou and take time for lunch.
Later on, we move via Skoura and KelaaMgouna to the valley of Dades. The scenic road into the gorges is spectacular. Nice rock formations made by the AssifM’goun River and are breathtaking. Our hotel gives out to the gardens along the River.
Stay at a hotel or guesthouse overlooking the ever green Dades valley
Morning transfer to sand dunes of Erg Chebbi. We stop by the majestic Todgha gorges, the most impressive canyons in Morocco where water flows to irrigate the long oasis of palm groves. You are given free time to take some pictures and a walk to admire the site. Later on, we drive to Erfoud via Tinjdad and Jorf towns and take time for lunch. In the afternoon, we drive to Merzouga from where we start the camel trek into the camp which is located in the heart of the sand dunes.you have free time to make some sand board, take the sunset pictures. Overnight stay under nomad tent in our camp.
Accommodation at a luxury Camp a th edge of Erg Chebbi Sand Dunes!
Wake up before sunrise for lovely pictures. The sunrise gives the sand a fascinating range of colors. We depart to Agdez via Rissani known for its authentic souk. Possible a visit of the market if it coincides with day market!
Travel further to Alnif, Tazzarine then Nkoub where we take our time for lunch.
Afterwards, you will be taken along the valley of Draa. A stunning valley with million palm trees.
Drive across the Anti-Atlas Mountains ( or lesser Atlas) enjoying the drive to Ouarzazate. Overnight at the hotel.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel. Travel along the valley of Ounila and join the main road to Marrakech at the pass of Tizi N Tichka. Enjoy the picturesque Atlas Mountains views. Arrive to Marrakech. Hotel check in. Free and easy time to roam near Jamaa el Fna Square and market area.
Stay at Riad in the medina or a hotel in the New town.
Enjoy the rest of your time in Marrakech. At the right time transfer to Marrakech airport. End of our services. Farwell!